Bilingual Forensic Interviewer

Kids FIRST; Eugene (OR); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% employer-paid medical and dental

Generous paid time off

3% retirement match

FSA

Summer Fridays and self-care hours

FireMed membership

Job summary

Kids FIRST in Eugene, Oregon, seeks a fluent English/Spanish bilingual Forensic Interviewer to conduct developmentally appropriate, trauma-informed forensic interviews with children and collaborate with MDT partners in Lane County.

The role involves documenting interviews, maintaining case records, and providing testimony when needed, with ongoing training to ensure best-practice interviewing skills and community outreach.

Qualifications

• Bilingual English/Spanish required.
• Bachelor's degree with 4+ years or Master's with 2+ years in related field.
• Ability to pass fingerprint-based criminal background check and child welfare history check.

Responsibilities

• Conduct trauma-informed, developmentally appropriate forensic interviews with children.
• Collaborate with law enforcement, child welfare, prosecutors, medical providers, and MDT partners during assessments.
• Document interviews and maintain accurate case records.
• Provide fact and, when appropriate, expert witness testimony in criminal and civil court proceedings.
• Participate in ongoing training and professional development to maintain best-practice interviewing skills.
• Deliver outreach, education, and consultation to MDT and community partners on child abuse and forensic interviewing.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Forensic interviewing

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree with 4+ years or Master's with 2+ years in related field

Tools

OCFIT training

Job description

Join Kids FIRST, a proud Oregon 100 Best Nonprofits to Work For recipient, and be part of a compassionate team dedicated to bringing hope and healing to children impacted by abuse.

We're seeking a fluent English/Spanish Bilingual Forensic Interviewer to conduct developmentally appropriate, trauma-informed forensic interviews with children, collaborate with multidisciplinary partners, and play a vital role in child abuse investigations throughout Lane County.

What You'll Do

• Conduct trauma-informed, developmentally appropriate forensic interviews with children using the Oregon Interviewing Guidelines.
• Collaborate with law enforcement, child welfare, prosecutors, medical providers, and other multidisciplinary team (MDT) partners throughout the assessment process.
• Document interviews, maintain accurate case records, and contribute to multidisciplinary case review.
• Provide fact and, when appropriate, expert witness testimony in criminal and civil court proceedings.
• Participate in ongoing training, peer review, and professional development to maintain best-practice interviewing skills.
• Deliver outreach, education, and consultation to MDT and community partners on child abuse and forensic interviewing.

What We're Looking For:

• Fluent English/Spanish (required).
• Bachelor's degree with 4+ years or Master's degree with 2+ years of experience in child abuse, social work, counseling, psychology, child development, or a related field.
• Ability to pass a fingerprint-based criminal background check and child welfare history check.

Required Training

• Completion of Oregon Child Forensic Interviewing Training (OCFIT) is preferred; candidates without prior training must complete OCFIT prior to conducting any Forensic Interviews. The next available OCFIT training is October 26-30 in Eugene, Oregon, and selected candidates must be available to attend.

Hiring Timeline

• Application review and first-round interviews begin: August 14
• Anticipated start date: October 19

Why Kids FIRST?

We Offer An Outstanding Benefits Package, Including

• 100% employer-paid medical and dental coverage for employees and their families
• Generous paid time off and paid holidays
• 3% retirement match
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Summer Fridays and weekly self-care hours
• FireMed membership
• A collaborative, mission-driven team committed to supporting children and families

Mission:

Providing intervention and advocacy for children who are victims of, or witnesses to, crime.

Kids FIRST is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to building a diverse, inclusive workplace where every child and family is treated with dignity and respect.